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the tune will be on 2 different dme's I will just swap them out depending on what fuel is in the car, most likely will be on e85 most of the time because its close to me and I love to always be in kill mode

Sounds like an awesome setup.

However, you think that running e85 could've caused that messed up ring? Just wondering.

I've had circulatory problems (lymphatic system clogged up due to previous injuries) in my left leg for 20 years. The blood flow in and out is fine, better than fine, but the old lymphatic system is a traffic jam. Every once in a while, usually as a result of a bruise or hard bump, it will get overwhelmed and be unable to clear the excess (waste) fluid, and it get's infected. I usually don't have much warning, since it's swollen all the time. Just all of a sudden I get chills and fever and it turns real red. It's actually toxic shock. Then I go on antibiotics and strong pain meds (it's pretty painful) and spend my days with my leg propped up and heat on it, which is miserable in itself. That's what happened two weeks ago. As these attacks go, this one has been pretty mild. I was off work for six weeks once, went back too quick, and was off an additional 2 weeks after trying to work two days and having to go home sick again. Try going two months without a paycheck. (I'd used up all my sick leave). At least I still had a job when I came back. Not many places would hold a job for you that long.

I've had circulatory problems (lymphatic system clogged up due to previous injuries) in my left leg for 20 years. The blood flow in and out is fine, better than fine, but the old lymphatic system is a traffic jam. Every once in a while, usually as a result of a bruise or hard bump, it will get overwhelmed and be unable to clear the excess (waste) fluid, and it get's infected. I usually don't have much warning, since it's swollen all the time. Just all of a sudden I get chills and fever and it turns real red. It's actually toxic shock. Then I go on antibiotics and strong pain meds (it's pretty painful) and spend my days with my leg propped up and heat on it, which is miserable in itself. That's what happened two weeks ago. As these attacks go, this one has been pretty mild. I was off work for six weeks once, went back too quick, and was off an additional 2 weeks after trying to work two days and having to go home sick again. Try going two months without a paycheck. (I'd used up all my sick leave). At least I still had a job when I came back. Not many places would hold a job for you that long.

Hang in there Ken, I hope you start feeling better sponsor!

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sorry to hear ken...hope you feel better soon. i know it's frustrating to see what needs to get done and not be able to do anything about it...i hate being out of commission as well. just know we are all thinking about you and sending happy thoughts/prayers your way.